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Hearing Aids
Update. Went to an audiologist yesterday. Some of the test results were dipping into both the "moderate hearing loss" and "severe hearing loss" categories. I decided to tick with the Phonak brand. Starting there their "least" expensive, ($3k/pair)... 
LoFi
My first "real" system was a pair of Audio Physic Step speakers, driven by a Bryston B60 amp, with a VPI Scout TT. The sound from this setup would cause me to stop what I was doing (usually tying trout flies) and just freakin listen. My son, in hi... 
Hearing Aids
Larsman....what HA do you have?    
Movie/film suggestions.
Can't believe I left this off......the recent Ripley series. In B+W, and is better than the Matt Damon movie (which I quite liked. It's a very dark movie, but extremely well done.  
Movie/film suggestions.
So many....The Verdict, Sand Pebbles, Last of the Mohoicans, Twelve Angry Men (w/Henry Fonda), On The Beach (w/Peck), Caine Mutiny. Thirty SecondsOver Tokyo, Bataan.I could go on. Really sad that the new movies today are aimed at children and idi... 
Rogue Sphinx....good match with Merlin TSM?
Which Denon are you suggesting? Also, aren’t Denons SS amps. Everything I’ve read and heard suggests Merlins excel with tubes. I’m not against SS, but that seems to be the consensus. Frankly, too many of the integrated the amps have....well....too... 
Rogue Sphinx....good match with Merlin TSM?
Which version of the Billie do you have? I understand the Mk II version was quite an improvement over the Mk I. It also added a remote. There is a MkIII coming out next month, but price is over $3k.  
Dumb question......why do you need a preamp?
I have not a clue what most of you said, but I thank you anyway.  
Amp suggestion for Merlin TSM speakers
Scon.....what did you move on to after Merlins, and why if they sounded fantastic? Serious question. Really curious as to your response. Thanks  
Amp suggestion for Merlin TSM speakers
Honestly, I have no idea what Bobby said. I've already decided to keep the speakers, at least for awhile. Fritz at Fritz speakers told me that the improvement I would get with his speakers (similar price range for Merlins new) may not be a very di... 
Has anyone upgraded from Merlin TSMs?
Celtic Can you expand on your last paragraph?   Also, maybe I should upgrade my power. Presently using original version of the Billie amp. Thoughts?